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Lisa Kay Solomon knows that details matter. In this interview with Brian she highlights that much of the necessary skills for innovation aren't taught in typical educations and that top support is crucial for internal innovation to get momentum. Her book "Design a Better Business: New Tools, Skills, and Mindsets for Strategy and Innovation" gives practical advice for corporate innovators and includes dozens of case studies so that you're prepared for even the most finite aspect of your innovation process. Find a preview of her book at designabetterbusiness.com and continue the conversation on Twitter @lisakaysolomon. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

For this week's episode, Josh talked with Aya Zook who is a global marketing director at Microsoft Accelerator. Aya discussed many interesting observations from the first three years of Microsoft's accelerator. A couple of these learnings include why where you're hanging out is more important than the platform you're using and why competitor acquisition of startups doesn't worry him. Connect with Aya and his team at microsoftaccelerator.com and on twitter @msaccel. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It's August and the blogs are ripe for gleaning. In this episode, Josh brought our market analyst, Bill McBride, on to the show to talk about some of the most interesting articles Bill's noticed in his research. These articles include corporate venture capitalists who "tell-all," an inquiry into the slowdown of accelerator launches, and an exclusive report about the status of startup and corporate partnerships. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This week's episode showcases the international perspective of Eric Broekhuizen who is a director and program leader at HighTexhXL in Eindhoven in the Netherlands. HighTechXL is a six-month accelerator that focuses on advanced hardware technology. Eric shared how their campus with 140 startups has catalyzed acquisitions by companies like Intel, Amazon, and Medtronic. HighTechXL is now accepting applications for their 2016-2017 program. The deadline is 2 October. Learn more at hightechxl.com. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Tristan is a veteran in the lean startup and accelerator space. He is a founder and coach and always interested to know more. A result of his open curiosity is his open-source book for entrepreneurs of all kinds that you can contribute to by emailing Tristan ([email protected]) or by visiting his blog at grasshopperherder.com or his website trikro.com. You can also download the book on his blog and website. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In a special episode focused on the nuts and bolts of growth hacking, Josh and Brian sat down with Sean Sheppard, a founding partner at GrowthX Academy, to get his perspective on what works when starting a corporate accelerator. He emphasized "growth hacking," which is sometimes overlooked or misunderstood by corporate and startup innovators alike. So, Josh and Brian also talked to Steve and Brian (from Seed Sumo) to discuss and advocate for growth hacking as a very important skill for anyone interested in innovation. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Seed Sumo is a startup accelerator based in Texas. Josh discussed with Bryan and Steve what their paticular environment looks like and why their setup works. From growth hacking to a unsual startup pairings to minimal mentors per team, Seed Sumo is all about doing what works and getting rid of what doesn't. Check out their Hot Pepper Pitch videos, to see them and their startups bring the heat. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF-5uPdn3_uSx_QP5WNESeg For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Liz Elam is on the frontline of the fast-developing sphere of coworking. She is the owner of Link Coworking and founder of the Global Coworking Unconference Conference (GCUC) and the League of Extraordinary Coworking spaces (LEXC). In today's show she discussed the unique dynamics of coworking spaces and the people who fill them as well as how these atmospheres catalyze corporate innovation and partnerships with startups. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Mike Docherty is the author of a new book titled, "Collective Disruption." Brian got the chance to ask him about his ideas in the field of open innovation and what comprehensive partnership looks like. Mike stressed that innovation through partnerships isn't enough for a corporation to move forward but that a new form of full-scale collaboration with startups is necessary for real progress. He also shared stories and insights from his 10+ years in the innovation space. Mike would love to hear about your perspective and experience at venture2.com and on twitter @dochertymic. You can also find "Collective Disruption" on Amazon. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In this fast and furious interview, Brian sat down with Amee Mungo who is a product lead with the brand and credit card division of Capital One. She discussed both the challenging and beneficial dynamics of bringing a startup mentality to a corporate worlds. Amee also emphasized the importance of an encouraging leader with a clear goal in motivating innovation within a large organization. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy